Hookah Collection (page 2)

Musical Performance (Recto); Page of Calligraphy (Verso), c1750. Creator: Unknown
Musical Performance (Recto); Page of Calligraphy (Verso), c1750

Camel-drivers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Camel-drivers Encampment in the Desert, 1857. The camels are unladen, and most of them, weary with the day's work, lie about in uncouth

A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700. Creator: Unknown
A Noble Being Entertained by a Female Musician, c1700

Mian Bhupal Dev of Jasrota (circa 1670-circa 1730), c1715. Creator: Unknown
Mian Bhupal Dev of Jasrota (circa 1670-circa 1730), c1715

Raja Shamsher Sen of Mandi and Raja Ranjit Suket in Daurbar, between c1772 and c1773. Creator: Unknown
Raja Shamsher Sen of Mandi and Raja Ranjit Suket in Durbar, between c1772 and c1773

Seated Indian man with hookah, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Seated Indian man with hookah, 1870-1923

The Ex-Queen of Oude (Lucknow), 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Ex-Queen of Oude (Lucknow), 1857. Begum Hazrat Mahal was the second wife of Nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali Shah, and the regent of Awadh

Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Elephant assisting to lay down water-pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon, 1856. View of...the great waterworks at present in course of erection upon Messrs

Fumeurs et priseurs, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Fumeurs et priseurs, 19th century. Smokers and appraisers

A Couple on a Terrace Surrounded by Attendants and Musicians, 18th Century. Creator: Unknown
A Couple on a Terrace Surrounded by Attendants and Musicians, 18th Century

Turkish coffee house, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Turkish coffee house, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

A Middle Eastern Woman Reclining in an Exotic Setting, 1844. Creator: Edouard de Beaumont
A Middle Eastern Woman Reclining in an Exotic Setting, 1844

Marquis Claes Lagergren (1853-1930) in eastern costume smoking a hookah. Creator: Guillaume Berggren
Marquis Claes Lagergren (1853-1930) in eastern costume smoking a hookah

Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
Tea room, Samarkand, between 1905 and 1915. Men having tea outdoors. In album: Views in Central Asia, Russian Empire, LOT 10338, no. 138

Femme en Grand Parure [Woman in Grand Attire], between 1808 and 1812. Creator: Balthazar Solvyns
Femme en Grand Parure [Woman in Grand Attire], between 1808 and 1812. Series: Les Hindous

At Close of Day, 1936. Creator: R L Lekhi
At Close of Day, 1936. Indian man sitting on a charpoy smoking a hookah. From " The Civil and Military Gazette" Annual, 1936. [India, 1936]

The caterpillar on his mushroom, c1900. After the illustrations by John Tenniel. From Coloured Lantern Slides - Primus Junior Lecturers Series: No. 776. Alice in Wonderland. Chapter I

Sultan and Musicians, c. 1650 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)
XOS5884675 Sultan and Musicians, c. 1650 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by South Indian School, (17th century); 16.9x20.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Southern India)

Miniature Painting on Paper Lady Enjoying Hookah
3609943 Miniature Painting on Paper Lady Enjoying Hookah by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lady Enjoying Hookah and Drink Miniature Painting on Paper
3609946 Lady Enjoying Hookah and Drink Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Full-length portrait of two Muslim women. The women, probably Egyptian, have their faces covered. Behind them, a painted backdrop. Date of Photograph:1860-1875 ca

Large group of men, shown standing and sitting around a table in a studio. The arabs in the group wear traditional attire while the europeans wear elegant suits

Portrait of a turkish woman in a harem, in Cairo. The woman is reclining on an ottoman, wearing a veil and smoking the narghile. She has an unusual fan on her knees. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

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Portrait of a young egyptian girl reclining in a chair. She is wearing ethnic dress and is posing in the studio smoking the narghil Egypt. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Portrait of a young european man in traditional turkish dress. He is seated on the ground and holds a koboloi in one hand and a water pipe in the other Turkey. Date of Photograph:post 1888

Egyptian Woman in a Harem in Cairo, illustration from The Valley of the Nile engraved by Bureau, pub
STC83481 Egyptian Woman in a Harem in Cairo, illustration from The Valley of the Nile engraved by Bureau, pub. by Lemercier, 1848 (litho) by Prisse d'Avennes

Men with hookah pipe playing board game, Egypt, c. 1880 s
Men with hookah pipe playing board game, Egypt, c.1880 s

Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, Shah of Persia, sitting on his bed throne with scimitar and hookah pipe. Princes to the right, court clerks at left, and other courtiers

Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Creator: Unknown
Albert Frederick Calvert in the Alhambra, Granada, Spain, 1907. Portrait of Australian traveller and author Calvert (1872-1946) wearing oriental dress and smoking a huqqa

A man sits in a back street tea shop in Cairo, Egypt and smokes a hookah, or hubble bubble. His white clothes are spotted with red stains

Alice in Wonderland - Advice from a Caterpillar
Vintage engraving of a scene from Alice in Wonderland - Advice from a Caterpillar

Alice in Wonderland
The Blue Caterpillar, from the Lewis Carroll Story Alice in Wonderland, Illustration by Sir John Tenniel 1871

Pipe Attendant, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Pipe Attendant, 1857. The pipe-attendant is an essential in Oriental luxury and comfort, the pipe itself being the inseparable companion of Nawab, Pasha, and Sahib

Sketches in the Persian Gulf - the Hon. Mr. Murray and his suite - from a photograph, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in the Persian Gulf - the Hon. Mr. Murray and his suite - from a photograph, 1857. Engraving after a photograph by Major H

A group of Greek, Armenian and Turkish merchants in a coffee house in Vienna, 1813-1824. Creator: Johan Friedrich Fritz
A group of Greek, Armenian and Turkish merchants in a coffee house in Vienna, 1813-1824

Tunisia, Sousse, Cae in Madina

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Arab Cafe in Cairo, Egypt, 1906
ELD4831082 Arab Cafe in Cairo, Egypt, 1906 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Arab Cafe in Cairo, Egypt, 1906); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Damascus, Syria in 1894. Narguila smokers
3789424 Damascus, Syria in 1894. Narguila smokers; (add.info.: Narguila smokers in Damascus, Syria in 1894. Jerusalem-Damas ch Lallemand Paris Ancienne Maison Quantin 1894); Lebrecht History

Lady on a terrace with a hookah, c. 1770 (gouache and gold on paper)
1071157 Lady on a terrace with a hookah, c.1770 (gouache and gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 32.2276x24.4475x2.54 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

A seated portrait of Ram Chandra Lahiri, Dewan of Cooch Bewar (1829 - 1842, c)
7370330 A seated portrait of Ram Chandra Lahiri, Dewan of Cooch Bewar (1829 - 1842, c. 1840 (opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper)

Walter Crane (1845-1915)
864108 Walter Crane (1845-1915) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Old King Cole was a merry old soul/ And a merry old soul was he./He called for his pipe)

Hookah base, 17th century (zinc alloy "bidri ware" inlaid with gold)
1071563 Hookah base, 17th century (zinc alloy "bidri ware" inlaid with gold) by Indian School, (17th century); 16.5100330201x18.4150368301x18.4150368301 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Sultan Bayezid I (or Bajazet, 1360-1403) in a cage after his defeat to Tamerlan (Timur) (1336-1405)
ELD4883859 Sultan Bayezid I (or Bajazet, 1360-1403) in a cage after his defeat to Tamerlan (Timur) (1336-1405) Mongolian prince and descendant of Genghis Khan

Gipsy Dancer; Notes on Albania, 1875. Creator: Frederick A. Lyons
Gipsy Dancer; Notes on Albania, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Lady with a Hawk, Pahari Style, Punjab Hills, c. 1750 (paint on paper)
BAL106924 Lady with a Hawk, Pahari Style, Punjab Hills, c.1750 (paint on paper) by Guler School (18th Century); 20.6x11 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Girls Bathing, Pahari Style, Kangra School, Himachel Pradesh, 18th century (gouache on paper)
BAL106925 Girls Bathing, Pahari Style, Kangra School, Himachel Pradesh, 18th century (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 18x15 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Railway Travelling in India, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Railway Travelling in India, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Hookah: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into a realm where tradition meets indulgence, as we embark on an enchanting journey through the captivating world of hookah. In a painting reminiscent of Arabian nights, a princess delicately listens to the melodious tunes played by female musicians, their melodies intertwining with swirling smoke from the nargile pipe. The scene evokes images of opulence and elegance that have long been associated with this ancient pastime. Drawing inspiration from Lewis Carroll's timeless tale, Alice in Wonderland takes a curious puff from her hookah while engaging in conversation with a wise caterpillar. In this whimsical encounter, she discovers that there is more to be found within oneself than meets the eye. Traveling further eastward to Algeria, we witness a woman gracefully smoking her nargile pipe amidst vibrant colors and intricate patterns adorning her surroundings. This glimpse into Algerian culture showcases how hookah has become intertwined with daily life and social gatherings. A Turkish lady reclines on a settee, exuding gracefulness as she leisurely enjoys her smoke-filled moments. This portrayal highlights Turkey's rich history and its deep-rooted connection to hookah culture. Venturing into Thessaloniki, Greece - known for its cultural diversity - we find ourselves in a Turkish coffee shop where waiters skillfully prepare aromatic brews alongside patrons enjoying their flavorful shisha sessions. Here, traditions merge seamlessly across borders. Journeying towards Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - once home to an extravagant harem - we catch glimpses of harem women indulging in tea accompanied by fragrant clouds emanating from their pipes. These intimate moments offer insight into the hidden lives within these lavish palaces. The Harem comes alive again through Ernst Rudolf's artistry; he captures an interior scene filled with intrigue as scribes document the secrets and stories whispered within these walls.